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Directories . Employment Opportunities Home Search Jobs Log In /Create Account Help Faculty Employment Non-Faculty Employment Student Employment Admissions Counselor Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button. If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark link. To email this position to a friend, click on the Email to a Friend link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the Print Preview link. Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Position Justification Position Information Click here to view Salary Grade Position Title Admissions Counselor Unit Name Admissions Salary Grade 4 Number of Months 12 months Full-time or Part-time Full-Time Hours per week 40 Proposed Annual Salary, Hourly Rate or One-time payment Essential Duties Maintains travel calendar for individual recruitment territory. Travels to in-state and out-of-state high schools and/or community colleges to provide information about the University to prospective students. Represents the University at job and high schools fairs. Presents presentations to prospective students, families, counselors and/or groups about the University and the admissions process. Assists prospective students in the admissions process. Makes telephone calls to prospective students regarding the University, admissions process and special events. Assists in the coordination of special events. Attends prospective student parties, counselor luncheons and alumni chapter meetings as needed. Maintains updated records regarding prospective students and applicants for weekly reporting. Gives campus tours to prospective students, families, and/or groups. Responsible for continual correspondence with prospective students regarding the University and admissions process.

Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university preferred. One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid driver's license required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear and regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and taste or smell. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 25 or 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Job Description Summary Markets the University and is a territory manager that recruits prospective students. This position requires significant travel. Hours of Availability Background Check Statement Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation

DOES NOT

automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. However, failure to disclose may disqualify a candidate. Requisition Detail Information Requisition Number

FY20761NF

Open Date 06/15/2026 Will this job have a specific close date? No Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (•). • How did you hear about this employment opportunity? MUW Departmental Announcement MUW Human Resources Office MUW Website Mississippi Employment Service Local Newspaper In-state Newspaper Out-of-state Newspaper The Chronicle of Higher Education HigherEdJobs.com Friend Journal/Periodical Off-campus Recruitment Women/Minority Publication Contacted by department and invited to apply Other The Academic Network (TAN) • Are you currently authorized to work in the United States? (Proof of Citizenship or Immigration status will be required upon offer of employment) Yes No • If hired, would you need sponsorship or work authorization to work for MUW now or in the future? (

NOTE:

MUW does not sponsor employment visas.) Yes No • Why are you interested in recruiting for The W? (Open Ended Question) Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents © 2013 Mississippi University for Women Columbus, MS 39701 / 662-329-7106 Non Discriminating Policy